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Fox Sports:
Youkilis trade talks gaining steam — The last days of Kevin Youkilis in a Boston Red Sox uniform may be approaching. — Trade dialogue surrounding the beleaguered Boston third baseman has intensified in the last 24 to 48 hours, major-league sources told FOXSports.com.
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MLB Rumors, HardballTalk and SI Tracking Blog
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Evolving Red Sox still title threat — I actually think the Boston Red Sox can still win the American League East. — The Sox will need to get past all of their agendas and egos, but they still have talent — talent in the majors, talent on the disabled list, talent in the minors.
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WEEI, Boston Globe, CBS Boston and MLB Rumors
Washington Post:
Roger Clemens acquitted of all charges — Legendary pitcher Roger Clemens was found not guilty Monday of all charges in the government's perjury case against him. — Clemens faced one count of obstructing Congress, three counts of making false statements and two counts of perjury.
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Getting Blanked and Yahoo! Sports
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Joseph White / NBCSports.com:
CLEMENS FOUND NOT GUILTY OF LYING TO CONGRESS — Jury needs 10 hours to deliberate before acquitting ex-pitcher on all charges — Former pitcher Roger Clemens becomes emotional while talking to the media after he was found not guilty on 13 counts of perjury and obstruction charges Monday.
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HardballTalk
Associated Press:
Cubs place Dempster on DL due to tight lat — CHICAGO (AP) — The Cubs may be hanging on to Ryan Dempster for a little longer than expected. They placed the right-hander on the 15-day disabled list Monday with tightness in his right lat muscle. — Dempster, who has been subject …
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Doug Padilla / ESPN:
Cubs put Dempster (tight lat) on disabled list — CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs made a number of moves Monday, the most high-profile being the placement of pitcher Ryan Dempster on the 15-day disabled list. — Dempster's injury is being listed as right latissimus dorsi tightness and isn't expected …
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Yahoo! Sports, Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Daily Dish
Fox Sports:
Sources: Jays, Rockies talk Guthrie — The Rockies want to trade right-hander Jeremy Guthrie. The Blue Jays want to boost their injury-depleted rotation. — Such are the makings of a possible trade. — While no deal appears imminent, the teams have discussed an exchange that would send Guthrie …
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Globe and Mail
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Troy Renck / On the Rox:
Jeremy Guthrie trade scenarios begin to percolate, starting with Toronto — Rockies starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie looks to the booing crowd as he heads to the dugout after giving up six runs to the Oakland Athletics during the third inning last week. — The possibility exists …
Discussion:
HardballTalk and SI Tracking Blog
Associated Press:
Mets' R.A. Dickey K's 13 in second one-hitter in row — NEW YORK — R.A. Dickey became the first major league pitcher in 24 years to throw consecutive one-hitters and Ike Davis hit a grand slam to lead the New York Mets past the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Monday night.
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Yahoo! Sports, Camden Chat and BBTF's Baseball Primer …
ESPN:
Reds-Indians Preview — Years of bottled-up frustration between Cleveland's Derek Lowe and Reds manager Dusty Baker spilled over last week in Cincinnati. — The two won't have to wait nearly as long to pick up where they left off. — As the Ohio Cup series resumes Monday night at Progressive Field …
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Redleg Nation
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Paul Hoynes / Plain Dealer:
Cleveland Indians' Derek Lowe gets another shot against Reds, Dusty Baker: Indians Insider
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Cincinnati Reds and Red Reporter
Sports Illustrated:
Red-hot Yankees take over first place but can't move up Rankings … By virtue of winning nine straight games and going 13-2 overall in June, the Yankees have overtaken the Rangers for the best record in the American League and are currently looking like the best team in baseball.
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Red Reporter
Guy Curtright / MLB.com:
Beachy, Braves hoping for the best — ATLANTA — Brandon Beachy, placed on the disabled list on Sunday, will undergo a full-blown MRI using dye on Monday to determine the severity of the injury to his right elbow that forced him to leave Saturday's start against the Orioles in the fourth inning.
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MLB Daily Dish and Talking Chop
